The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) has debunked news of an explosion at the Port Harcourt Refining Company (PHRC) in Rivers State, dismissing the reports as misleading.
In a statement, NNPC’s Chief Corporate Communications Officer, Olufemi Soneye, clarified that the incident in question was a flare event, which had been promptly managed.
The company clarified that “what occurred was a flare incident, which has since been fully contained. There is no danger or health hazard to staff, the surrounding communities, or the environment.
“NNPC Ltd. urges the media and the public to disregard any reports suggesting an explosion at the refinery, as they are entirely false.”
